Material Handler (Laser Department), 2nd Shift

GH Metal Solutions, Inc.; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GH Metal Solutions, Inc. is seeking a qualified forklift operator to support production. The role involves operating forklift safely, loading and unloading, inspecting materials, and ensuring accurate staging and labeling to meet customer specs.

You will follow all safety policies, assist with housekeeping, and help maintain an efficient workflow in a continuous-improvement environment aligned with our quality objectives and procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing setting is required or preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and work orders with accuracy.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments used in material inspection.
• Commitment to following safety policies and procedures at all times.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift during routine duties and maintain safety-first culture.
• Load/unload, receive, inspect, and stage materials to support production.
• Move finished products from production areas with proper ID, banding, labeling.
• Replenish supplies in assigned areas as directed by supervision.
• Document finished goods for shipment and verify received goods for accuracy.
• Follow preventative maintenance policies and report needed repairs.
• Count, weigh, and record units of materials moved daily.
• Ensure materials are within forklift capacity limits and safety guidelines.
• Meet established production standards and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading blueprints

Measuring instruments

Safety procedures

Job description

Location/Org Data : Logo

Job Summary

The Fabrication job family ensures an environment of continuous improvement exists in the organization's production processes, operating procedures and workflows in order to achieve internal and external customer satisfaction. General areas of responsibility include producing products for OEM partners; developing quality objectives; documenting procedures; implementing and measuring quality measurements; delivering training; and leading the organization through industry quality certification processes.

Physical Requirements

Stand or Sit(Stationary position), Walk(Move, Traverse), Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse), Use hand/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position), Stoop, kneel, crouch, or Crawl(Position self(to), Move), Talk/hear(Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information), See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess), Pushing or Pulling, Repetitive Motion, Reaching

Function in the Job

Medium/Heavy work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Function

• Operates forklift during routine duties and maintains excellence of a safety-first culture.
• Loads/Unloads, receives, inspects, and stages materials, scrap, packaging, metal, and other supplies as needed to maintain production processes.
• Removes finished products from the production areas ensuring proper identification, banding, and labeling to meet customer specifications.
• Responsible for replenishing supplies in assigned areas or at the direction of support personnel.
• Ensures finished goods are properly documented for shipment and/or verifying that received goods are correct in product and count.
• Ensures operation of equipment by following preventative maintenance policies and procedures and timely reporting of needed changes and repairs.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Ensures materials to be moved are within stated guidelines for forklift capacity.
• Meet established production standards for the department.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and orderly work area.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety standards and adheres to all safety policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Performing other duties or functions as requested by management.

Required Skills

• 1 year of experience as a forklift operator a plus.

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, work orders, and use various measuring instruments is preferred. Development for these skills provided through in-house training.